Master of Science (M.S.) in Administration with New York State Certification
(ISIS code: AB5/AM5)

This program is designed for students seeking NYS certification at the building and/or district leader level who also need or are interested in obtaining a master's degree. Successful completion of this program qualifies you for a variety of administrative positions in K-12 public schools, depending on the certification sought.

Prerequisites: Some teaching, pupil service and/or administrative experience; (by graduation) permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching or pupil personnel service.

Requirements

I. Master Core Courses
(3 credits)

ED 406 Master's Research Methods

II. Core Courses for NYS Certification for School Building Leader
(21 credits)

ED 462 Managing School Resources
ED 465 School Governance and the Rights of Students and Teachers
EDU 502 Leading the School District: The Superintendency in the 21st Century
ED 469 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics
EDU 407 Curricular and Instructional Leadership
EDU 421 Human Resource Management
EDU 468 Data-Driven School Improvement

Substitution of one of these courses may be possible with permission of advisor. Candidates seeking only building level certification can substitute EDU 502 with an elective; candidates seeking only district level certification can substitute ED 469 with an elective.

III. Electives
(6 credits)

You are expected to select additional courses from any of the following areas: educational environment, information processing, or instructional leadership.

IV. Administrative Internship (ED 498)
(6 credits)

The internship must be a total of 15 weeks full time or equivalent, although it can take place over more than one semester. Learn more about the administrative internship.

V. Additional Requirements

ED 493 Master's Paper (3 Credits)
Administrative Project
NYS Required Workshops (if not already taken)

Total Minimum Credits: 36

Go to Educational Leadership Department Course Listings.